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Fellowships and Traineeships for Early-Career AI Researchers Act
12/30/2022, 5:47 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3844
The fellowship program outlined in the bill would offer funding to individuals pursuing graduate studies or postdoctoral research in AI-related fields. This financial support would cover tuition, living expenses, and research costs, allowing recipients to focus on their studies and contribute to the advancement of AI technology.
In addition to the fellowship program, the bill also proposes the creation of a traineeship program that would provide opportunities for undergraduate students to gain hands-on experience in AI research. This program would offer internships and mentorship opportunities to help students develop the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a career in AI. Overall, Bill 117 HR 3844 aims to support the next generation of AI researchers in the United States by providing financial assistance and practical training opportunities. By investing in early-career researchers, the bill seeks to foster innovation and growth in the field of artificial intelligence, ensuring that the US remains at the forefront of AI technology development.
Congressional Summary of HR 3844
Fellowships and Traineeships for Early-Career AI Researchers Act
This bill directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award grants and fellowships to support students and researchers in fields related to artificial intelligence.
Specifically, the NSF must award grants to institutions of higher education to establish traineeship programs for graduate students who pursue artificial intelligence-related research leading to a masters or doctorate degree. Among other things, an institution of higher education shall use such grant funds to (1) provide traineeships to students who are pursuing research in artificial intelligence leading to a masters or doctorate degree; and (2) establish scientific internship programs for students receiving traineeships in artificial intelligence at for-profit institutions, nonprofit research institutions, or government laboratories.
The NSF shall award fellowships to masters and doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers at institutions of higher education who are pursuing degrees or research in artificial intelligence and related fields, including in the field of technology ethics.
